5th kyus and above will be expected to attend all gradings (one day only) whether being graded or not, as part of your on-going assessment.

4th & 3rd kyus will be informed individually as to when you will be assessed, normally 6 months between each test 2nd kyus will be assessed at the national gradings in either Bournemouth or Wirral by the EGKA grading panel headed by Sensei Ernie Molyneux.

All Juniors and Cadets can enter from 10th Kyu upwards

Adults of All grades can enter

Individual kata

Team kata (Juniors & Cadets Only)

Individual kumite

Remember to make sure your licence is up to date and that you have shin pads as well as gloves if you are entering the kumite competition.

See you there!

G.I.F.T. GARDEN DOJO TRAINING

TUESDAY TO FRIDAY 10am to 12pm IS AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE LESSONS FOR ALL GRADES.

Please call/ email for booking.

Well, I can't make the journey to Okinawa this year, but thankfully, a gem from Okinawa came to my town instead! I am very thankful for the opportunity to train with Terauchi Kazuo Sensei, even if it was hard as hell!

The event was held in Dentoh dojo, Rose Hill Community centre in Sutton and was attended by approximately 60 -70 adult and teen students.

This is only a quick blog about the event which was greatly appreciated by all who attended. Four of us from G.M.A.U.K. were able to attend but only 3 of us could train! Vic, Matt and Koray from Hornsey dojo attended but unfortunately, Koray had to sit out because of injury. But, he made a great cameraman! The following photos are courtesy of Koray (arigato gozaimashita!!!)

Yes, as it says above, October 30th AND 31st grade assessments. This has been done to assist those who have been unable to, or, with great difficulty, get down to our Hornsey dojo at St Marys' Junior school for grading in the past. On the 30th the grading will be held at Colindale primary school dojo and the 31st will be held at the usual venue in Hornsey.Times as follows:

COLINDALE SCHOOL DOJO, SATURDAY 30TH OCTOBER 10.30AM TO 12.30PM

ST MARYS' DOJO, SUNDAY 31ST OCTOBER 2PM TO 4PM

All of those who have been given a grading authorisation slip may attend either dojo, but you must let me know which one in advance. One other change will be that all students who are 6th kyu (Green belt) and above must attend grading sessions for extra training, especially if you are training only once per week. The cost will be the same as your normal lesson, except you get 2 hours!! As well as to get in some extra training this will help others who are grading on the day to work harder to get their karate to higher standards! You will not be assessed for grading but juniors will have the opportunity to earn a Mon tag or Samurai Sam coloured band for quality of karate and helping to inspire others and helping us with the grading.I am hoping Sensei Lance will be able to attend, we haven't seen him for some time now, he's working very hard!!!